Suddenlink’s Amarillo system wins industry award

The Association of Cable Comunicators chose Suddenlink’s Amarillo system for a cable industry 2013 Beacon Award for its efforts on the Amarillo Family YMCA-Suddenlink Corporate Cup Challenge.

The national Beacon Awards competition recognizes excellence in communications and public affairs throughout the cable industry.

The Amarillo program was named the nation’s top program in the Events and Observances category for cable systems its size.

Winners of 2013 Beacon Awards were announced during a Beacon Awards dinner and ceremony May 9 at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill as part of ACC’s annual conference.

The Amarillo Family YMCA-Suddenlink Corporate Cup raises awareness and funds for the local YMCA and promotes physical fitness. Local businesses participate in a four-week corporate fitness challenge that culminates in a daylong competition.

The three-year-old event is now Amarillo YMCA’s core fundraiser. Last year’s event raised a record-setting $30,500.

Forty-two cable communications and public affairs professionals chose the 2013 Beacon Award finalists during an extensive judging process before final winners were selected.